1 Pellicle, the protective cover which can be applied to a photomask used in semiconductor device fabrication. Pellicle, the protective cover which can be applied to a photomask used in semiconductor device fabrication.
The percentage of Americans without health insurance just hit an all-time low. The percentage of Americans that do not have health insurance now sits at 8.6%, the lowest on record, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The ACA has caused a significant reduction in the number of people without health insurance, with estimates ranging from 20-24 million additional people covered during 2016. Increases in overall healthcare spending have slowed since the law was implemented, including premiums for employer-based insurance plans.